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He said criminal elements might be behind the attacks on Indians but, in contrast to police and government ministers, added that the racial element was too strong to dismiss.
“The vast majority of Australians, totally rejecting any such despicable behaviour, will welcome the apprehension of the perpetrators,” he said.
QnA: Is the Australian government doing enough to curb the attacks.
QnA: How do you rate SM Krishna’s performance as the foreign affairs minister especially in the handling of the racism issue.
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Krishna, who said that he was “deeply anguished” over the assault in Melbourne’s northern parts Saturday.
In his latest statement, Krishna urged Australia to bring the attackers to book and to put in “effective security measures” that will increase the sense of well-being among Indians in that country.
Police released images of a couple who allegedly attacked the taxi driver in Melbourne, hoping people could help identify the suspects from the footage taken during the taxi ride.
The Indian driver told the police that he called an ambulance and was treated for facial injuries at the Northern Hospital.
There has been a string of attacks on Indians in Australia, with Indian taxi drivers being targeted in recent incidents.